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Researcher Development supports the career development of researchers through training and development opportunities to support research excellence and personal and professional growth.

Working closely with the Public Engagement with Research Unit, a progressive strategy for researcher engagement and development ensures wherever possible that skills development is coupled to follow through activities. The University of Aberdeen is a centre for excellence in Public Engagement, one of only 8 centres across the UK.

A comprehensive suite of development opportunities for postgraduate researchers, research staff, early career researchers, Principal Investigators and Supervisors is available. More information can be found here.

Researcher Engagement and Development also provides positive enrichment of research environments within the training element of funding applications and pathway to impact statements. For more information contact us, rdu@abdn.ac.uk or peru@abdn.ac.uk

The wider Centre for Academic Development provides support and innovation focused towards teaching excellence. Staff in the Centre are involved in a range of projects, both within the University and externally. Within the Centre the eLearning team support eLearning activities and developments across the University, whilst the Student Learning Service works with students to develop their academic skills.

Careers Service

The Careers Service is happy to offer advice and guidance to university staff. You can make a one-to-one appointment to speak to a Careers Adviser by contacting the Careers Service on +44(0)1224 27 3601.

Research staff will find specific resources to assist their career planning on the Careers Service website. Some resources you may find particularly helpful include: